Lv
Livermorium
Element 116 · Post-transition metal
Livermorium (Lv)
Livermorium is a synthetic superheavy element made by fusing curium with calcium.
- Post-transition metal
- Period 7
- Group 16
- p-block
- solid at room temperature
- ☢ Radioactive
Key properties
- Atomic mass
- [293]
- u
- Electron configuration
- [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4
- Melting point
- 435.9 °C
- 709 K
- Boiling point
- 811.9 °C
- 1,085 K
- Density
- 12.9 g/cm³
- Electronegativity
- —
- Atomic radius
- —
- 1st ionisation energy
- —
Superheavy elements have only been made a few atoms at a time. Most properties shown are theoretical predictions.
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Did you know?
Notable facts about livermorium
- 01
It was named in 2012 together with flerovium.
- 02
Livermore had earlier retracted a 1999 claim to element 118 based on falsified data.
- 03
Only a few dozen atoms have been detected.
Applications
What is livermorium used for?
- Research
History
Discovery & name origin
Discovered by
Year
Where
Russia and United States
Name origin
From Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.
Atomic structure
Atomic properties
Atomic structure
Atomic properties
- Atomic number
- 116
- Atomic mass
- [293] u
- Group
- 16
- Period
- 7
- Block
- p-block
- Electron configuration
- [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4
- Full configuration
- 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d10 5p6 6s2 4f14 5d10 6p6 7s2 5f14 6d10 7p4
- Electrons per shell
- 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- —
- Electron affinity
- —
- Atomic radius (van der Waals)
- —
- Stable isotopes
- None — all isotopes are radioactive
Oxidation states
Highlighted: common oxidation states (+4, +2, -2).
Physical
Physical properties & colour
Physical
Physical properties & colour
- State at 20 °C
- Solid (predicted)
- Melting point
- 709 K · 435.9 °C · 816.5 °F
- Boiling point
- 1,085 K · 811.9 °C · 1,493.3 °F
- Density
- 12.9 g/cm³
- Molar heat capacity
- —
- Appearance
- —
- CPK model colour
- —
The CPK colour is the convention used for this element’s atoms in molecular models.
FAQ
Livermorium questions
What is Lv on the periodic table?
Lv is the symbol for livermorium, element 116 on the periodic table. It sits in group 16, period 7, in the post-transition metal category, and has an atomic mass of [293].
What is the atomic number of livermorium?
Livermorium has atomic number 116, so every livermorium atom has 116 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Lv and its atomic mass is [293].
Who discovered livermorium?
Livermorium was discovered by Yuri Oganessian in 2000 (Russia and United States). The name comes from from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.
What is livermorium used for?
Livermorium is used for: research.
Is livermorium a metal?
Yes. Livermorium is a post-transition metal, one of the metallic elements.
What is the electron configuration of livermorium?
The electron configuration of livermorium is [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4 (predicted). Its 116 electrons are arranged in shells as 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 18, 6.